So far so good...

I have officially been at the Arizona State Senate for a little over a month now, so I think it's time to look back and evaluate my experience so far.

If you've been reading my blog at all, you'll probably know that I have been enjoying the internship very much. The people I work with and the general staff (including senators) are all quite friendly and make me feel welcome in the organization. Besides being fun, so far I've learned a good amount more than I knew prior to my internship. Current affairs are much more prominent in my life these days as well as state affairs, in particular the state of Arizona. There are a lot more things on my intellectual radar that I'm aware of, and I feel more well-rounded and informed because of it.

Obviously another perk to the position is the insider experience that I obtain. This happens mainly through my dealings during Democratic Caucus and Floor session. It's good to see the political process at work, voting on bills, nominating candidates, sharing different opinions, and discussing issues that impact the great state of Arizona. Getting to see it all at work provides me with a much better understanding, an education that probably can't be replicated in a classroom. That in itself is a big deal to me.

As the title states, so far so good. I feel lucky to have such a unique position working in government, even if I'm only a page. I'll continue on and post more about what I learn and the experiences I have at the Senate.